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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
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Imaging
46
Features
56
Overall
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Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1560mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 567g - 125 x 114 x 89mm
  • Introduced January 2014
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS30
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS40
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 versus Panasonic ZS35, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and ZS35 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was manufactured at a similar time to the ZS35 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 grades against the ZS35 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the Panasonic ZS35

 Astro Zoom AZ651 ZS35 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 ZS35 Astro Zoom AZ651 

Common features in the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Panasonic ZS35

 Astro Zoom AZ651 ZS35 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2014Same generation
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 provides outside measurements of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS35 has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

See the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 versus Panasonic ZS35 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 vs the ZS35.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and ZS35 is 65 and 89 respectively.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The graphic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and ZS35.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to render more detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS35
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manual focus
megapixel count decent (21MP)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS35 Street photography features
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screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (567 grams)
68
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography factors
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great zoom range (24-1560mm 65.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography advice
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megapixel count decent (21MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
really wide (24mm)
great reach (1560mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (567g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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lighter than competition in class (305g)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography info
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manual focus
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse recording
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really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging info
60
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition (567g)
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really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone port
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Panasonic ZS35
 Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Make Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-01-07 2014-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 25 21
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1560mm (65.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 9.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 6.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 567 grams (1.25 pounds) 305 grams (0.67 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 114 x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $419 $300